Russell Brabant Obituary Russell Edward Brabant, 86, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on May 15, 2024. He was formerly of Orange Park, FL. He was born on March 26, 1938, in Waukegan, IL. to Dorothy Marylin Moore (Brabant). At age 17, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy first serving aboard the USS Wisconsin, BB-64. He had his retirement ceremony in 1983, some 28 years later on the deck of that same battleship. His final Honorable Discharge from USN Ready Reserve was 01 March 1987 having completed 32 years of Naval Service. Having served as a Hull Technician and in charge of shipboard firefighting & damage control, he was the Command Senior Chief at many commands. He retired as an E8/HTCS. As a Vietnam War veteran, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Battle E, 5 Good Conduct Awards, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnamese Service Ribbon, the Navy/Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Navy Surface Warfare qualification (ESWS). His last occupation was a KOA campground manager in Kings Bay, GA. Prior to that he was the ROTC Program Manager, Naval Sciences Instructor at Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He was single at the time of his passing. He is pre-deceased by a sister, Anita Hornlein of Arizona and is survived by a brother, Lawrence Maddox of Texas. Russ has three daughters, Cathy Lynn, Terri Kilgore, and Victoria Rose Stewart (Anthony). He also has 7 grandchildren: Robby Tew (Carrie), Kristal Creevey (Jimmy), Joshua Morrissette, David Gilmet (Nicole), Joey Morrissette, AJ Stewart (Constance), and Aaron Stewart. His pride and joy, and often his shared stories are his 12 great-grandchildren: Robby Tew, Jr., Caiden Creevey, Zachary Tew, Ally Tew, Emma Rose Stewart, Liam ("George") Creevey, Savannah Marie Stewart, Nolan Gilmet, Oliver Stewart, Cooper Gilmet, Jack Gilmet, and Cameron Stewart and multiple nieces and nephews. He loved spending time fishing with his best friend Jerry Mathis. He cherished his family and made numerous round trips from FL to VA to visit and spend holidays and special occasions. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking his 3 daughters on camping trips. The family acknowledges his often-mentioned neighbors in Orange Park, John and Jeanne Stratton, his best friend Pat White, and all his "Poker Room Buddies" in Florida. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family. He loved going to his grandkid's ballgames and enjoying all cookouts and gatherings. He truly was the star of the party. His smile was infectious and most of all, he loved with all of his heart and would do anything for his family. We would also like to thank Bon Secours Hospice Care and nurse Shawnie who has been by his side offering comfort, love, and support to the family. A memorial service with full Military Honors will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434 on June 3rd, 2024, at 11:00 AM where his cremains will be interred. Acknowledgements can be sent to Russ Brabant Family 3625 Ithaca Trail, Suffolk, VA 23435. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel is handling our loved one. Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on May 17, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameRussellBrabant&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/russell-brabant-obituary?id55132896 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Russell Edward Brabant, 86, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away on 15 May 2024. Born on 26 March 1938, in Waukegan, Illinois, he served 32 years in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his brother, three daughters, seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service with full Military Honors was held on 3 June 2024, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia, where his cremains were interred. ### The Edited Obituary Russell Edward Brabant, 86, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on 15 May 2024. He was formerly of Orange Park, FL. He was born on 26 March 1938, in Waukegan, IL, to Dorothy Marylin Moore (Brabant). At age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy first serving aboard the USS Wisconsin, BB-64. He had his retirement ceremony in 1983, some 28 years later on the deck of that same battleship. His final Honorable Discharge from USN Ready Reserve was 1 March 1987 having completed 32 years of Naval Service. Having served as a Hull Technician and in charge of shipboard firefighting & damage control, he was the Command Senior Chief at many commands. He retired as an E8/HTCS. As a Vietnam War veteran, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Battle E, 5 Good Conduct Awards, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnamese Service Ribbon, the Navy/Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Navy Surface Warfare qualification (ESWS). His last occupation was a KOA campground manager in Kings Bay, GA. Prior to that he was the ROTC Program Manager, Naval Sciences Instructor at Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He was single at the time of his passing. He is predeceased by a sister, Anita Hornlein of Arizona and is survived by a brother, Lawrence Maddox of Texas. Russ has three daughters, Cathy Lynn, Terri Kilgore, and Victoria Rose Stewart (Anthony). He also has 7 grandchildren: Robby Tew (Carrie), Kristal Creevey (Jimmy), Joshua Morrissette, David Gilmet (Nicole), Joey Morrissette, AJ Stewart (Constance), and Aaron Stewart. His pride and joy, and often his shared stories are his 12 great-grandchildren: Robby Tew, Jr., Caiden Creevey, Zachary Tew, Ally Tew, Emma Rose Stewart, Liam ("George") Creevey, Savannah Marie Stewart, Nolan Gilmet, Oliver Stewart, Cooper Gilmet, Jack Gilmet, and Cameron Stewart and multiple nieces and nephews. He loved spending time fishing with his best friend Jerry Mathis. He cherished his family and made numerous round trips from FL to VA to visit and spend holidays and special occasions. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking his 3 daughters on camping trips. The family acknowledges his often-mentioned neighbors in Orange Park, John and Jeanne Stratton, his best friend Pat White, and all his "Poker Room Buddies" in Florida. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family. He loved going to his grandkids' ballgames and enjoying all cookouts and gatherings. He truly was the star of the party. His smile was infectious and most of all, he loved with all of his heart and would do anything for his family. We would also like to thank Bon Secours Hospice Care and nurse Shawnie who has been by his side offering comfort, love, and support to the family. A memorial service with full Military Honors will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434 on 3 June 2024, at 11:00 AM where his cremains will be interred. Acknowledgements can be sent to Russ Brabant Family 3625 Ithaca Trail, Suffolk, VA 23435. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel is handling our loved one. Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on 17 May 2024. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Russell Edward Brabant | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 86 | | Birth | 26 March 1938; Waukegan, IL | | Death | 15 May 2024; Suffolk, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------| | Russell Edward Brabant | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Dorothy Marylin Moore | Parent | Unknown | | Anita Hornlein | Predeceased Sibling | Arizona | | Lawrence Maddox | Sibling | Texas | | Cathy Lynn | Child | Unknown | | Terri Kilgore | Child | Unknown | | Victoria Rose Stewart | Child | Unknown | | Anthony Stewart | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Robby Tew | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kristal Creevey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joshua Morrissette | Grandchild | Unknown | | David Gilmet | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joey Morrissette | Grandchild | Unknown | | AJ Stewart | Grandchild | Unknown | | Aaron Stewart | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jerry Mathis | Friend | Unknown | | John Stratton | Neighbor | Orange Park, Florida | | Jeanne Stratton | Neighbor | Orange Park, Florida | | Pat White | Friend | Florida | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Russell Edward Brabant enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and first served aboard the USS Wisconsin, BB-64. 2. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1983 after 28 years of service, with his final Honorable Discharge from USN Ready Reserve on 1 March 1987, completing 32 years of Naval Service. 3. He served as a Hull Technician and was in charge of shipboard firefighting and damage control. 4. He held the position of Command Senior Chief at many commands and retired as an E8/HTCS. 5. As a Vietnam War veteran, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Battle E, 5 Good Conduct Awards, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnamese Service Ribbon, the Navy/Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Navy Surface Warfare qualification (ESWS). 6. His last occupation was as a KOA campground manager in Kings Bay, Georgia. 7. Prior to that, he was the ROTC Program Manager and Naval Sciences Instructor at Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida. 8. He loved spending time fishing and cherished his family, making numerous trips from Florida to Virginia to visit and spend holidays and special occasions. 9. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking his three daughters on camping trips. 10. He loved going to his grandkids' ballgames and enjoyed all cookouts and gatherings.